1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 6 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 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2200 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |