1964 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1998 BMW 318
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 34 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 750 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 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 | 1998 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |
