1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1960 BMW 700
To start off, both 1960 Abarth 700 and 1960 BMW 700 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1960 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 BMW 700 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1960 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 75 L |
