1965 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 47 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 935 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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 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 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 57 L |
