1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 41 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 870 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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 2009 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1300 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
