1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1980 Porsche 930 is newer by 21 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 930 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 2200 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
