1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 31 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 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1990 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 2200 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
