1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1994 BMW M3
To start off, 1994 BMW M3 is newer by 34 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M3 weights approximately 895 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, 1994 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 65 L |
