1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 590 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | Monomille | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
