1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1993 BMW M5
To start off, 1993 BMW M5 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 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M5 (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 1130 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 M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M5 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 M5 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 3795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
