1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1967 Innocenti A 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Innocenti A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Innocenti A 40 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | Abarth | Innocenti |
| Model | Mono 1000 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
