1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1985 BMW 325
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 325 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1985 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |
