1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 2000 BMW 525
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 34 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 525 (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 1231 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, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 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 | 2000 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
