1964 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 45 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 760 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 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 | 2009 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 135 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |
