1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1995 BMW 528
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1962 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 1995 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
