1964 Abarth OT vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 21 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (221 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Abarth OT. (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | OT | 944 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
