1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 1015 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2005 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Abarth | Xedos |
| Model | Bialbero | 9 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
