1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1971 BMW Touring
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 5 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 466 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring 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 | 1971 BMW Touring | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
