1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 52 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 790 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, 2012 BMW 120 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 600 | 120 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |