1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 17 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 860 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, 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | 850 | Monte Carlo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |
