1961 Abarth Monomille vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 865 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 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | Monomille | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
| 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 | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |
