1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 375 kg more than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1959 Vauxhall Victor (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Abarth | Vauxhall |
Model | Mono 1000 | Victor |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |