1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1956 BMW 502
To start off, both 1956 Abarth 750 and 1956 BMW 502 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 502 weights approximately 856 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1956 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 502 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| 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 | 560 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
