1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 2200 and 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1501 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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Abarth 2200 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Abarth | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 2200 | Phantom |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2160 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2591 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 6050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3690 mm |