1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1993 BMW 520
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 32 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 (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 893 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.
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, 1993 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1993 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
