1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1969 Jaguar 240 is newer by 10 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 870 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, 1969 Jaguar 240 (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1969 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | Bialbero | 240 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
