1964 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1960 Abarth 600
To start off, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 600 weights approximately 35 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1960 Abarth 600 | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 27 L |
