1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2002 BMW 318
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 39 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 558 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, 2002 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 2002 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2730 mm |
