1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 BMW 600
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 750 and 1959 BMW 600 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 600 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1959 BMW 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 2910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
