1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1975 BMW 320
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 537 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1975 BMW 320 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 320 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |