1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1960 BMW 700
To start off, 1960 BMW 700 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 BMW 700 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600.
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, 1955 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1960 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2130 mm |
