1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Porsche 356 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 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.
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1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | 356 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |