1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1960 BMW 700
To start off, 1960 BMW 700 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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 Abarth 1000 (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1960 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
