1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1988 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 25 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 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1988 Pontiac Firebird (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 1988 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Abarth | Pontiac |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
