1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1963 Seat 600
To start off, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 600 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 35 more horse power than 1963 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Seat 600 weights approximately 11 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1963 Seat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Seat |
Model | Mono 1000 | 600 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 47 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |