1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | 530 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| 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 | 570 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
