1960 Abarth 850 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 48 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 825 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, 2008 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 850 | 320 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |