1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 2009 Fiat Fiorino
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Fiorino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Fiorino should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 627 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, 2009 Fiat Fiorino, 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, 2009 Fiat Fiorino (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Fiorino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 2009 Fiat Fiorino | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | Bialbero | Fiorino |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
