1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1977 Porsche 912 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 912 weights approximately 590 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | 912 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 136 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |