1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 46 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 815 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 2005 BMW 316 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. 2005 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2005 BMW 316 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 850 | 316 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 206 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 | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 63 L |