1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1959 Abarth 2200
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1959 Abarth 2200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | 2200 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2161 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
