1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 BMW 700
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 700 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750.
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, 1960 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1959 BMW 700 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 750 | 700 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 50 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 31 L |