1964 Abarth OT vs. 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 17 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 51 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 210 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 | 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | OT | Spider |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2260 mm |
