1966 Abarth OT vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1966 Abarth OT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth OT (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (143 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth OT | 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | OT | 2600 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 85 L |