1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2011 BMW 123
To start off, 2011 BMW 123 is newer by 41 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 123 weights approximately 1032 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, 2011 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 123 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 | 2011 BMW 123 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 123 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |