1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1981 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1981 Avanti Avanti is newer by 15 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Avanti Avanti (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 976 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti 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 | 1981 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Abarth | Avanti |
Model | Mono 1000 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2780 mm |