1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 52 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), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. 2011 BMW 530 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. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Bialbero | 530 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
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 | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |