1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1988 BMW M3
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 28 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1988 BMW M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1988 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
