1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 360 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 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Morgan |
Model | Monomille | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2500 mm |