1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1979 BMW 633
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 23 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 886 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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1979 BMW 633 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 633 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
