1965 Abarth OT vs. 1970 Honda S800
To start off, 1970 Honda S800 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 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S800 (67 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Abarth OT weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Honda S800.
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 Abarth OT (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S800. (67 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1965 Abarth OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1970 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | OT | S800 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 70 mm |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| 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 | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 35 L |
