1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 48 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 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 2400 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |
