1965 Abarth OT vs. 1976 BMW 633
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 11 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 790 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.
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1965 Abarth OT | 1976 BMW 633 | |
Make | Abarth | BMW |
Model | OT | 633 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 981 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 197 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 70 L |