1998 Abarth Monotipo vs. 1998 BMW 729
To start off, both 1998 Abarth Monotipo and 1998 BMW 729 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 729 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Monotipo (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1998 BMW 729. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Monotipo should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 729. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 729 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1998 Abarth Monotipo.
1998 BMW 729 has automatic transmission and 1998 Abarth Monotipo has manual transmission. 1998 Abarth Monotipo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 729 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Monotipo | 1998 BMW 729 | |
| Make | Abarth | BMW |
| Model | Monotipo | 729 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2940 mm |
