1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1991 BMW 525
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 34 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 1092 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, 1991 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1991 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
