1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Abarth Bialbero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (63 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Porsche 356 weights approximately 282 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 Porsche 356 (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1956 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | Bialbero | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 694 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 69 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |