1957 Abarth 600 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 55 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600.
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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 600 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 600 | 520 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |