1966 Abarth OT vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1971 Rover P6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth OT would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth OT (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Rover P6. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P6 weights approximately 585 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 | 1971 Rover P6 | |
Make | Abarth | Rover |
Model | OT | P6 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2630 mm |