1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1975 Simca 1501 is newer by 16 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1501 (61 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1501 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1501 weights approximately 467 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Simca 1501 (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Abarth | Simca |
| Model | Bialbero | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
