1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1968 Fiat 600
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 981 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 270 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1968 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | Mono 1000 | 600 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 45 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |