1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1958 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S.
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.
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1959 Abarth 2200 | 1958 Maserati 350S | |
Make | Abarth | Maserati |
Model | 2200 | 350S |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2160 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2330 mm |