1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 2009 BMW M3
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 855 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 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 M3 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1300 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| 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 | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |
