1958 Abarth 600 vs. 2003 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2003 Holden Monaro is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Monaro weights approximately 1017 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. 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, 2003 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 2003 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 600 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
