1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1961 Austin A 40
To start off, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 196 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, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1961 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Austin |
Model | Mono 1000 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 26 L |