1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 45 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 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 815 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, 2004 Honda Accord, 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, 2004 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 2004 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | Bialbero | Accord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
