1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1998 BMW 320
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 38 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 796 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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, 1998 BMW 320 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 1000 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1998 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
