1966 Fiat OT vs. 1997 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1997 Toyota MR2 is newer by 31 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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, 1997 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1997 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1997 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | OT | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
