1965 Abarth OT vs. 1965 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, both 1965 Abarth OT and 1965 Triumph Vitesse were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 155 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, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1965 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | OT | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 29 L |
