1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 BMW 507
To start off, 1959 BMW 507 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1959 BMW 507 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 507 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 110 L |
