1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 BMW 1800
To start off, 1962 BMW 1800 is newer by 6 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 1,771 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1800 weights approximately 459 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 BMW 1800 (144 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1962 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1962 BMW 1800 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |
