1966 Fiat OT vs. 1978 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. 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 41 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat OT weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Fiat OT (134 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1978 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | OT | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2410 mm |
