1965 Abarth OT vs. 1979 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1979 Avanti Avanti is newer by 14 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 855 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.

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