1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1964 Austin A 99
To start off, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 970 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, 1964 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 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 | 1964 Austin A 99 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Mono 1000 | A 99 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |