1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 23 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 1240 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
