1965 Abarth OT vs. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, both 1965 Abarth OT and 1965 Chevrolet Caprice were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice (275 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 990 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.
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1965 Abarth OT | 1965 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Abarth | Chevrolet |
Model | OT | Caprice |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 6476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 275 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3030 mm |