1957 Abarth 500 vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 54 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (311 HP) has 291 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500.
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, 2011 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 57 L |
