1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 35 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 834 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | 968 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 92 L |