1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 47 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, 2008 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 404 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, 2008 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 2400 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 2400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 2400 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
