1964 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 16 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1964 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre 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 | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Abarth | Buick |
| Model | Mono 1000 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2950 mm |
