1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 2,252 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 650 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona 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 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Mono 1000 | Corona |
Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 2252 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |