1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 49 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |
