1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 is newer by 18 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 750 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 1979 Porsche 930 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 | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | 930 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 74.4 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
