1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 48 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 970 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, 2008 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |
