1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 9 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Abarth | Lamborghini |
| Model | 2200 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
