1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 17 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 1,979 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 584 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.
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1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1978 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | Carlton |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |