1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 48 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 690 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth Monomille | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | Monomille | S2000 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 84.4 mm |
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 | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |