1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 445 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
