1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1968 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1968 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 316 kg more than 1966 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, 1968 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph Vitesse 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 | 1968 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | Mono 1000 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |