1955 Abarth Coupe vs. 1980 BMW M1
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1955 Abarth Coupe. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 516 kg more than 1955 Abarth Coupe. 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.
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1955 Abarth Coupe | 1980 BMW M1 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Coupe | M1 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 262 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |