1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1971 BMW 3
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1971 BMW 3 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 2200 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
