1959 Abarth 850 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 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 850 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. 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, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | |
Make | Abarth | Abarth |
Model | 850 | Mono 1000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 564 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 59 L |