1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1958 BMW 501
To start off, both 1958 Abarth 500 and 1958 BMW 501 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 501 (138 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1958 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1958 BMW 501 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 500 | 501 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 3168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2840 mm |