1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1998 BMW 316
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 39 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 316 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 665 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.
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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1998 BMW 316 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 600 | 316 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |