1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1990 BMW 730
To start off, 1990 BMW 730 is newer by 33 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 730 weights approximately 1015 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, 1990 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1990 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 90 L |
