1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1996 BMW 525
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 40 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 1003 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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1996 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
