1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1997 BMW Z3
To start off, 1997 BMW Z3 is newer by 38 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW Z3 (333 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW Z3 weights approximately 713 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, 1997 BMW Z3 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1997 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 3245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 249 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 | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
