1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000
To start off, 1961 Abarth Monomille is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 583 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 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin-Healey |
Model | Monomille | 3000 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 2911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1143 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |