1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1949 BMW 340
To start off, 1952 Abarth 1500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW 340. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW 340 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Abarth 1500 (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Abarth 1500 should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 BMW 340 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1949 BMW 340 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1500 | 340 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2880 mm |