1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 49 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 1051 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 2005 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
