1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 2008 BMW 116
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 42 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 716 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, 2008 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 116 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 | 2008 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 116 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
