1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1949 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1949 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 2200 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |
