1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1948 Austin A 110
To start off, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1965 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1948 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | Mono 1000 | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |
