1957 Abarth 600 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 56 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 1065 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 53 L |
