1965 Abarth OT vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 6 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 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 456 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 917 weights approximately 118 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Abarth | Porsche |
| Model | OT | 917 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 798 kg |
