1960 Abarth 1300 vs. 1960 BMW 502
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 1300 and 1960 BMW 502 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 BMW 502 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1300 | 1960 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1300 | 502 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2580 cc |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
