1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1966 Abarth Mono 1000
To start off, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 600 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 600 | Mono 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
