1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1972 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1972 Maserati Bora is newer by 9 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 865 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora 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 | 1972 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 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 | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
