1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 45 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 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 565 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 2006 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 2400 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
