1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 14 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 795 kg more than 1957 Abarth 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 600 | 1971 BMW 3 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 600 | 3 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |