1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1962 BMW 700
To start off, 1962 BMW 700 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 697 cc (2 cylinders), 1962 BMW 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 700 weights approximately 90 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Abarth 700 (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1962 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
| 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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 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 | 570 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 |
