1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2002 BMW 330
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 43 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 1060 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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2002 BMW 330 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 850 | 330 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 63 L |