1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1954 BMW 502
To start off, 1958 Abarth 1000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1954 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 502 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2578 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
