1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1992 BMW 332
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 22 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 857 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 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 | 1992 BMW 332 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 332 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
