1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Abarth Bialbero
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 is newer by 1 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 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 137 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.
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 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Abarth Bialbero | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 1000 | Bialbero |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 680 kg | 543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2010 mm |
