1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 298 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | Mono 1000 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |