1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1965 Innocenti Mini
To start off, both 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 and 1965 Innocenti Mini were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Innocenti Mini. (36 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1965 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Innocenti Mini weights approximately 70 kg more than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
Because 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Innocenti Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Innocenti Mini. (56 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1965 Innocenti Mini | |
| Make | Abarth | Innocenti |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Mini |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 56 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2050 mm |
