1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 1220 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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700. 2011 BMW 535 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 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| 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 | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
