1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1117 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 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | Monomille | Corvette |
Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1677 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |