1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 146 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2200 | 75 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 193 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 | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |