1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1975 BMW 315
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1975 BMW 315 (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 315 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1975 BMW 315 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 315 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
