1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1999 BMW 323
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 38 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 897 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth Monomille | 1999 BMW 323 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Monomille | 323 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
