1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1966 Triumph Vitesse 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 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 320 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 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | Monomille | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |