1958 Abarth 600 vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 1233 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. 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, 2009 BMW 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 2009 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 630 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
