1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1999 BMW Z9
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750.
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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | 750 | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3110 mm |
