1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1961 Abarth Monomille is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 940 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 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | Monomille | MK II |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2900 mm |
