1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1959 Austin A 55
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 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 570 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1959 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 122 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
