1964 Abarth 750 vs. 1957 BMW 600
To start off, 1964 Abarth 750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 745 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 600 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1964 Abarth 750.
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, 1964 Abarth 750 (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 750 | 1957 BMW 600 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 750 | 600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 38 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 2910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |