1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1959 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1959 Abarth Bialbero and 1959 Citroen 2CV 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1959 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Bialbero weights approximately 48 kg more than 1959 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Abarth Bialbero is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth Bialbero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Citroen 2CV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Citroen 2CV. (25 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1959 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | Bialbero | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 25 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
