1959 Abarth Bialbero vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Bialbero would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 947 kg more than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth Bialbero | 2007 BMW 523 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Bialbero | 523 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |