1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2008 BMW 323
To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 38 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 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 323 (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 323 weights approximately 907 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, 2008 BMW 323 (230 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 323 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 | 2008 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 323 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2494 cc |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
