1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 46 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1049 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | Bialbero | CTS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
