1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1969 BMW 1600
To start off, 1969 BMW 1600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 1600 weights approximately 551 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500. 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, 1969 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 500 | 1969 BMW 1600 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 500 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 46 L |