1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1998 BMW 323
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 40 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 867 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, 1998 BMW 323 (246 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm). This means 1998 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 | 1998 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 323 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2710 mm |
