1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1998 BMW 740
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 1398 kg more than 1965 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 1998 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1968 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 95 L |
