1960 Abarth 750 vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 48 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 745 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, 2008 BMW 120 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 2008 BMW 120 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 750 | 120 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |