1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 12 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Seat 1430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth Monomille (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Seat 1430. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth Monomille should accelerate faster than 1973 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Seat 1430 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (88 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth Monomille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Abarth | Seat |
Model | Monomille | 1430 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |