1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 52 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 1315 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, 2012 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M3 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 | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | M3 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |
