1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1968 Austin A 60
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 3 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin A 60 (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin A 60 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 562 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, 1968 Austin A 60 (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Austin A 60 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 | 1968 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Mono 1000 | A 60 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 122 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |