1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1981 Volvo 260
To start off, 1981 Volvo 260 is newer by 20 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 260 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 260 weights approximately 820 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, 1981 Volvo 260 (231 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 1981 Volvo 260 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 | 1981 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | 260 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
