1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1977 BMW 520
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 520 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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, 1977 BMW 520 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1977 BMW 520 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 595 | 520 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |