1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1955 BMW 501
To start off, both 1955 Abarth Coupe and 1955 BMW 501 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Abarth Coupe (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 BMW 501. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1955 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 BMW 501 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe.
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:
| 1955 Abarth Coupe | 1955 BMW 501 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Coupe | 501 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
