1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1966 Fiat OT
To start off, 1966 Fiat OT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat OT weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1966 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1966 Fiat OT | |
| Make | Abarth | Fiat |
| Model | 1000 | OT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1280 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
