1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 9 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 672 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.
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, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | Bialbero | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |