1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 48 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 550 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 2200 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 240 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 | 1060 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
