1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero and 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 674 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | 190 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
