1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 51 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 977 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, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. 2010 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth Bialbero has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth Bialbero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | Bialbero | Accord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2741 mm |
