1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 320 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.
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1959 Abarth 2200 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2200 | 220 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2160 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2760 mm |