1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 31 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 890 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid 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 | 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | |
| Make | Abarth | Citroen |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Rally Raid |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3000 mm |
