1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1978 BMW 520
To start off, 1978 BMW 520 is newer by 20 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 520 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 990 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, 1978 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1978 BMW 520 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1000 | 520 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |