1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1973 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 14 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1506 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. 1973 Buick Centurion 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. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1973 Buick Centurion | |
Make | Abarth | Buick |
Model | Bialbero | Centurion |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 694 cc | 7468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3160 mm |