1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1985 Alpine V6
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 24 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 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 550 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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1985 Alpine V6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpine |
| Model | Monomille | V6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
