1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1972 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1972 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 13 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 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 100 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota 2000GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1972 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 2200 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
