1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1997 BMW 850
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 31 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1381 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 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 | 1997 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
