1965 Abarth OT vs. 1983 Donkervoort S7
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Donkervoort S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (110 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Donkervoort S7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT.
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, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (163 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm). This means 1983 Donkervoort S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT. 1983 Donkervoort S7 has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Donkervoort S7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1983 Donkervoort S7 | |
| Make | Abarth | Donkervoort |
| Model | OT | S7 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1080 mm |
