1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2009 BMW 320
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 50 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 825 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, 2009 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850. 2009 BMW 320 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. 2009 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2009 BMW 320 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 850 | 320 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 220 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 | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 63 L |