1957 Abarth 750 vs. 2008 BMW M3
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 51 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 1070 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, 2008 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 2008 BMW M3 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 750 | M3 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |