1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1971 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Vega 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 462 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, 1971 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. 1971 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth Bialbero has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth Bialbero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1971 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Bialbero | Vega |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2480 mm |
