1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2008 BMW 118
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 45 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), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 641 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 2008 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1600 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| 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 | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2670 mm |
