1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1986 BMW M6
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 1986 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1986 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
