1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1974 BMW 518
To start off, 1974 BMW 518 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 518 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1974 BMW 518 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1974 BMW 518 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 750 | 518 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |