1966 Abarth OT vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth OT (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 220 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 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Abarth | Toyota |
Model | OT | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2380 mm |