1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 and 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
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 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1963 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
