1965 Abarth OT vs. 1969 Fiat 600
To start off, 1969 Fiat 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 981 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Abarth OT (64 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 600. (23 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 600 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 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:
1965 Abarth OT | 1969 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | OT | 600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 23 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |