1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1975 BMW 1502
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1975 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Coupe | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 783 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
