1963 Abarth 750 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750. 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, 2012 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 750 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
