1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1952 BMW 501
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 BMW 501 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1952 BMW 501 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 850 | 501 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |