1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1958 BMW 600
To start off, 1958 BMW 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Abarth 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Abarth 600 (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Abarth 600 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1957 Abarth 600 (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Abarth 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1958 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 38 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
