1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1998 BMW 320
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 38 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 320 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 880 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, 1998 BMW 320 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1998 BMW 320 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 700 | 320 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |