1966 Abarth 700 vs. 2006 BMW 650
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1966 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, 2006 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 2006 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 700 | 650 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |
