1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1979 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1979 Dodge Mirada is newer by 20 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 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 1157 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, 1979 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1979 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Abarth | Dodge |
| Model | Bialbero | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 5209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |
