1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 15 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 4 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2200 | GTV |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |
