1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 17 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 752 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, 1980 Opel Commodore (179 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Commodore 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 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Abarth | Opel |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
