1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2000 BMW 318
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 30 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 812 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.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 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 | 2000 BMW 318 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 318 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |