1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 29 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 543 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 2200 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| 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 | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
