1965 Abarth OT vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Abarth OT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Porsche 356 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1965 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | OT | 356 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |
