1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 2000 BMW 318
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 724 kg more than 1969 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, 2000 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 2000 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1300 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |
