1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1992 BMW 520
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400. 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1992 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 2400 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
