1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 2,160 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
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 | 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2200 | GP 158 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 2160 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |