1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2005 BMW M3
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 45 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 1002 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, 2005 BMW M3 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 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 | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |
