1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 17 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 968 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. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | 2200 | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 127 L |