1959 Abarth 750 vs. 2008 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 BMW 645 is newer by 49 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 645 weights approximately 1280 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, 2008 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 2008 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 645 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| 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 | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
