1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1960 Fiat 500
To start off, 1960 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Bialbero would be higher. 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 42 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 500 weights approximately 12 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, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1960 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Bialbero | 500 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |