1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Volvo 240 is newer by 31 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 39 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 240 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 2200 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
