1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1960 BMW 700
To start off, 1960 BMW 700 is newer by 4 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 9 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 BMW 700 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1960 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
