1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 350 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
