1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1998 BMW 325
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 325 (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 849 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1998 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
