1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1959 Abarth Bialbero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 235 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, 1956 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1956 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Bialbero | 1100 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 694 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |