1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1971 Bizzarrini GT
To start off, both 1971 Abarth 595 and 1971 Bizzarrini GT were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Bizzarrini GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Bizzarrini GT (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Bizzarrini GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Bizzarrini GT weights approximately 210 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1971 Bizzarrini GT (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Bizzarrini GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1971 Bizzarrini GT | |
| Make | Abarth | Bizzarrini |
| Model | 595 | GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2210 mm |
