1965 Abarth OT vs. 1970 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1970 Avanti Avanti is newer by 5 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Avanti Avanti (229 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 775 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. 1970 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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