1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1998 BMW 316
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 39 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 316 (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 790 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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1998 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Bialbero | 316 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 165 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 | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
