1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 9 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 1,767 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 535 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, 1974 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 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 | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Abarth | Mazda |
Model | Mono 1000 | 929 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |