1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 43 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 325 weights approximately 756 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, 2009 BMW 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 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 | 2009 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Mono 1000 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
