1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 BMW 2000
To start off, 1968 BMW 2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2000 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2000 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1965 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, 1968 BMW 2000 (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 750 | 1968 BMW 2000 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 750 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |