1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2009 BMW 328
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850.
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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 2009 BMW 328 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 850 | 328 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |