1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1966 Fiat OT
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 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 61 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat OT weights approximately 275 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm). This means 1966 Fiat OT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1966 Fiat OT | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 500 | OT |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1280 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 37 L |
