1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1963 BMW 700
To start off, 1963 BMW 700 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 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1963 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 700 (38 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 700 weights approximately 221 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 700 (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 700 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 700 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
