1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 790 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 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | Monomille | 928 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
