1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen
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 Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Abarth 1500 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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 Veritas Rennsportwagen | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1500 | Veritas Rennsportwagen |
Year Released | 1952 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2260 mm |