1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 42 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 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 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | 530 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2968 mm |