1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 27 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 806 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 1988 Porsche 944 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 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Abarth | Porsche |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | 944 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
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 | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |