1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 925 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 750 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5024 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
