1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 45 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2200 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 71 L |
