1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1961 Abarth Monomille is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille. 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Monomille | 2000 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 71 L |