1965 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1996 BMW 530
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Autobianchi Stellina would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 530 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. 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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Autobianchi Stellina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Autobianchi Stellina | 1996 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | BMW |
| Model | Stellina | 530 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
