1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera is newer by 34 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 480 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, 1993 TVR Chimaera (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Abarth | TVR |
| Model | Bialbero | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
