1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, 1987 Volvo 740 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, 1987 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 740 weights approximately 272 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, 1987 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 2200 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
