1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 BMW 2002
To start off, 1968 BMW 2002 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2002 weights approximately 491 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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, 1968 BMW 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1968 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 46 L |
