1959 Abarth Bialbero 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 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Bialbero would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Bialbero (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth Bialbero 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Bialbero. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Bialbero | 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | Bialbero | Mono 1000 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 694 cc | 982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 564 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
