1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 50 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 710 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, 2009 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Bialbero | 530 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
