1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1963 BMW 1800
To start off, 1963 BMW 1800 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 655 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, 1963 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1963 BMW 1800 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 500 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 90 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 156 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 | 445 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |