1958 Abarth 750 vs. 2000 BMW M3
To start off, 2000 BMW M3 is newer by 42 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 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW M3 weights approximately 1035 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, 2000 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 2000 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |
