1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1984 BMW 323
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 26 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 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 323 weights approximately 410 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, 1984 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1984 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |
