1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 2007 BMW 120
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 45 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 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400. 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, 2007 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1962 Abarth 2400 has manual transmission. 1962 Abarth 2400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 2007 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 2400 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |
