1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 50 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 2006 BMW 525 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. 2006 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
