1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1970 Fiat 500
To start off, 1970 Fiat 500 is newer by 9 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 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth Monomille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth Monomille (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth Monomille should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth Monomille weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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, 1961 Abarth Monomille (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth Monomille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1970 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Monomille | 500 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 22 L |