1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1971 Abarth 595
To start off, 1971 Abarth 595 is newer by 12 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 694 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Bialbero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Bialbero weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1971 Abarth 595 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | Bialbero | 595 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
