1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 47 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 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 905 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, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth Coupe has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Coupe | 525 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 5497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
