1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 BMW 507
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1000 and 1959 BMW 507 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1959 BMW 507 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1000 | 507 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 110 L |