1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 18 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth Monomille (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth Monomille should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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, 1979 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Abarth | Volvo |
| Model | Monomille | 66 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
