1958 Abarth Renault vs. 1980 BMW 725
To start off, 1980 BMW 725 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth Renault.
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.
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1958 Abarth Renault | 1980 BMW 725 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Renault | 725 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |