1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 51 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700.
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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700. 2011 BMW 525 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. 2011 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 2011 BMW 525 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 700 | 525 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |