1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1999 BMW 740
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 42 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 1567 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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1999 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1999 BMW 740 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 500 | 740 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2940 mm |