1961 Abarth 700 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 50 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700.
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, 2011 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 3600 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
