1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 50 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 895 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series 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 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |
