1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1987 Peugeot 405 is newer by 28 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 43 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (92 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Because 1959 Abarth 2200 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 2200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 405, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 405. (183 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | 2200 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
