1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1966 Fiat OT
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 760 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1966 Fiat OT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Camaro | OT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1280 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 37 L |
