1968 Abarth OT vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth OT would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 828 kg more than 1968 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:
| 1968 Abarth OT | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | Abarth | Rover |
| Model | OT | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2820 mm |
