1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1961 Ferrari 156
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero and 1961 Ferrari 156 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero weights approximately 90 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 156.
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 | 1961 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | 156 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2330 mm |