1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1969 Peugeot 204
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 204 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 1,130 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 337 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
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, 1969 Peugeot 204, 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, 1969 Peugeot 204 (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Peugeot 204 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1969 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
| Model | Bialbero | 204 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
