1964 Abarth OT vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
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 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Abarth | Volkswagen |
Model | OT | 1600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |