1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1977 BMW 530
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 9 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 530 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 700 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, 1977 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1977 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1300 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 68 L |
