1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1954 BMW 502
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1954 BMW 502 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1600 | 502 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2578 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.9:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 166 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 | 960 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2840 mm |