1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1975 Audi 80
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 16 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 45 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 Audi 80. 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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 80. (163 Nm). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1975 Audi 80 | |
| Make | Abarth | Audi |
| Model | 2200 | 80 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
