1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1963 Isuzu Minx
To start off, both 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 and 1963 Isuzu Minx were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Isuzu Minx (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 470 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, 1963 Isuzu Minx (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Isuzu Minx 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 Isuzu Minx | |
Make | Abarth | Isuzu |
Model | Mono 1000 | Minx |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |