1964 Abarth OT vs. 1964 Austin A 90
To start off, both 1964 Abarth OT and 1964 Austin A 90 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 90 weights approximately 782 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth OT | 1964 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Abarth | Austin |
| Model | OT | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |
