1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1981 BMW 525
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 22 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 220 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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1981 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 2200 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
