1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1994 BMW 750
To start off, 1994 BMW 750 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 750 weights approximately 1535 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750. 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, 1994 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750. 1994 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 1994 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2940 mm |
