1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 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 86 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 2200 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
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 | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |