1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 850 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1957 BMW 600 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 850 | 600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 2910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |