1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1972 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1972 Triumph 1500 is newer by 13 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
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, 1972 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1972 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | Bialbero | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
