1965 Abarth OT vs. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 16 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (104 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | OT | Alfa 6 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |
