1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 404 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Monomille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Monomille would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 404 (73 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 505 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, 1965 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Abarth | Peugeot |
Model | Monomille | 404 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |