1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 1999 Chevrolet Venture
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 1175 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.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1999 Chevrolet Venture | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | Bialbero | Venture |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 694 cc | 3348 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2850 mm |