1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 44 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 686 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, 2007 BMW 320 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1600 | 320 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2770 mm |