1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1984 BMW M6
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 1037 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1984 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1984 BMW M6 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 500 | M6 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |