1960 Abarth 750 vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 47 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 895 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, 2007 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |
