1964 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 415 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, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
Model | Mono 1000 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 69 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 | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |