1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1975 BMW 520
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 705 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 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 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 520 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | Coupe | 520 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |