1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1956 Abarth 600
To start off, 1959 Abarth Bialbero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 746 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 600 weights approximately 42 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
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 Bialbero (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1956 Abarth 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | Bialbero | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
