1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 2000 BMW 325
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 32 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 872 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, 2000 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 2000 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1300 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |
