1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero and 1960 Fiat 1200 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 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, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | 1200 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 37 L |