1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1961 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero and 1961 Jaguar MK IX were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 1255 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 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 1961 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1961 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
