1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1992 BMW 320
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 320 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 810 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1992 BMW 320 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 850 | 320 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |