1960 Abarth 850 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 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 810 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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 (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Abarth | Holden |
Model | 850 | Monaro |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |