1964 Abarth 700 vs. 2012 BMW 318
To start off, 2012 BMW 318 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 318 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 318 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1964 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, 2012 BMW 318 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 700 | 2012 BMW 318 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 700 | 318 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |