1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1992 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 33 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 3,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1160 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, 1992 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1992 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | Bialbero | XJS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 3978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
