1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |
