1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1959 Abarth Bialbero is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 802 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
Model | Bialbero | XK |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 694 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |