1961 Abarth 600 vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 48 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600.
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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 2009 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 600 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
