1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 42 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 854 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, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
| Model | 2200 | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
