1957 Abarth 750 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 53 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 940 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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 750 | 120 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
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 | 40 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 51 L |