1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 BMW Touring
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 495 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 750 | 1973 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
