1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2004 BMW 525
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 47 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 1082 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, 2004 BMW 525 (237 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
