1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 BMW 600
To start off, 1959 BMW 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 750 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 BMW 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, 1956 Abarth 750 (54 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1959 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
