1966 Fiat OT vs. 1966 Riley Kestrel
To start off, both 1966 Fiat OT and 1966 Riley Kestrel were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,280 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat OT (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley Kestrel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley Kestrel weights approximately 130 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT.
Because 1966 Fiat OT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Fiat OT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Riley Kestrel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley Kestrel. (83 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley Kestrel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1966 Riley Kestrel | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | OT | Kestrel |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 25 L |
