1961 Abarth 700 vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 51 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 1160 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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700. 2012 BMW 528 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. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
