1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 22 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1340 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, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice 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 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
