1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1959 Abarth 500
To start off, both 1959 Abarth Bialbero and 1959 Abarth 500 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 745 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Bialbero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (60 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Bialbero weights approximately 98 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1959 Abarth 500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | Bialbero | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 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 | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
