1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1968 BMW 2002
To start off, both 1968 Abarth 1300 and 1968 BMW 2002 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2002 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1968 BMW 2002 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1300 | 2002 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 46 L |
