1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 2002 BMW 760
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 43 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 1474 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, 2002 BMW 760 (601 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000. 2002 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 2002 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 438 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
