1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 2000 Kia Retona
To start off, 2000 Kia Retona is newer by 35 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 1310 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.
Because 2000 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Retona 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 | 2000 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Abarth | Kia |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Retona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
