1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1977 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 1302 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 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 200 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volkswagen 1302. (85 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1977 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
