1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1973 BMW 525
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 14 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 700 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, 1973 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1973 BMW 525 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1000 | 525 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 71.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |