1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 15 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 445 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
