1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 2000 BMW 330
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 39 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 330 weights approximately 955 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, 2000 BMW 330 (301 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (197 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 330 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 | 2000 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | 330 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |
