1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 47 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 1380 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 2007 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 2007 BMW 545 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 600 | 545 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 4397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |