1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1963 Volvo P 1800
To start off, both 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 and 1963 Volvo P 1800 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 530 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 Volvo P 1800 (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Volvo P 1800 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 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Abarth | Volvo |
Model | Mono 1000 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |