1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 795 kg more than 1960 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | 600 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 745 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |