1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1970 Maserati Mistral is newer by 7 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 705 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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral 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 | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
