1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1997 Alfa Romeo 145
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 38 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 33 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2200 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
