1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1983 BMW 325
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 325 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 595 | 1983 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 595 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
