1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia
To start off, both 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP) has 56 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 490 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 | 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Giulia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 46 L |
