1964 Abarth 750 vs. 2009 BMW M5
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 45 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M5 weights approximately 1420 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, 2009 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 750 | 2009 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | M5 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
