1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1997 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1997 Renault Twingo is newer by 38 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 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Twingo weights approximately 272 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Because 1959 Abarth Bialbero is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth Bialbero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Renault Twingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Renault Twingo (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Twingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. 1997 Renault Twingo has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth Bialbero has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth Bialbero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Renault Twingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1997 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | Bialbero | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
