1965 Abarth 700 vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 43 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700.
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, 2008 BMW Z4 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 55 L |
