1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 33 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1430 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Abarth | Aston Martin |
Model | Monomille | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 745 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 105 L |