1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1976 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Centura is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 545 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 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, 1976 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1976 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | Abarth | Chrysler |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Centura |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
