1964 Abarth 750 vs. 1988 BMW Z1
To start off, 1988 BMW Z1 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW Z1 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1964 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, 1988 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 750 | 1988 BMW Z1 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | Z1 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2450 mm |
