1959 Abarth 600 vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 50 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600.
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, 2009 BMW M3 (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 2009 BMW M3 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 600 | M3 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |