1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1985 Volvo 245 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 245 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster 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, 1985 Volvo 245 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | Bialbero | 245 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
