1965 Abarth 700 vs. 2006 BMW 318
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 41 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 318 weights approximately 825 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, 2006 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 2006 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| 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 | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |
