1963 Abarth 700 vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1963 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, 2008 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 2008 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
