1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1966 Riley 4 is newer by 5 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley 4 weights approximately 588 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, 1966 Riley 4 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Riley |
Model | Monomille | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
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 | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |