1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1998 BMW 320
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1998 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1998 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2710 mm |
