1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1986 BMW 325
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1986 BMW 325 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1986 BMW 325 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 850 | 325 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |