1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1994 BMW 735
To start off, 1994 BMW 735 is newer by 33 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 735 (208 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 735 weights approximately 860 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, 1994 BMW 735 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1994 BMW 735 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | 735 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 3430 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2940 mm |
