1964 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 74.9 mm |
| 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 | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
