1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1977 BMW 528
To start off, 1977 BMW 528 is newer by 16 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 856 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1977 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Monomille | 528 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
