1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1985 BMW 324
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 26 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 690 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1985 BMW 324 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Bialbero | 324 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
