1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1988 BMW 524
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400.
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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1988 BMW 524 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 2400 | 524 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2770 mm |
