1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1999 Audi R8
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 40 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 3,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 550 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Bialbero weights approximately 541 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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, 1999 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 636 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. 1999 Audi R8 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. 1999 Audi R8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1999 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Abarth | Audi |
| Model | Bialbero | R8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 610 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 2 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1090 mm |
