1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1956 Morris Isis
To start off, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Isis (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Isis should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Isis weights approximately 737 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. 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, 1956 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1956 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Abarth | Morris |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Isis |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2470 mm |
