1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 57 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1592 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1956 Abarth 750 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 750 | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 651 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 2152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5074 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |