1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1984 BMW 316
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
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, 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (197 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (140 Nm). This means 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1984 BMW 316 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | 316 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 988 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |