1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1975 BMW 1502
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 73 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.
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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1975 BMW 1502 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1300 | 1502 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 155 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 | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 50 L |
