1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1992 Alpina B6
To start off, 1992 Alpina B6 is newer by 26 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 2,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alpina B6 (238 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alpina B6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B6 weights approximately 761 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, 1992 Alpina B6 (293 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Alpina B6 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 | 1992 Alpina B6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alpina |
| Model | Mono 1000 | B6 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |
