1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1959 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, both 1959 Abarth Bialbero and 1959 Chrysler Imperial were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1790 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1959 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | Abarth | Chrysler |
| Model | Bialbero | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3800 mm |
