1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Firenza 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 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 347 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 Vauxhall Firenza (90 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1972 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | Bialbero | Firenza |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |