1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1965 Simca 1300 is newer by 6 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Simca 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1300 weights approximately 426 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, 1965 Simca 1300 (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1965 Simca 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | Bialbero | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
