1961 Abarth 700 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |
