1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1984 BMW 628
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1984 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | 628 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
