1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1961 Abarth Monomille
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth Monomille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth Monomille would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth Monomille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Abarth 1300 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1961 Abarth Monomille. 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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth Monomille. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth Monomille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1961 Abarth Monomille | |
| Make | Abarth | Abarth |
| Model | 1300 | Monomille |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 59 L |
