1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1959 BMW 700
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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 Abarth 1300 (108 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1959 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1300 | 700 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 697 cc |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2130 mm |
