1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1995 BMW 840
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 36 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 1060 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1995 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 840 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 80 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 | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
