1953 Abarth 103 GT vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Abarth 103 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Abarth 103 GT would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1953 Abarth 103 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Abarth 103 GT weights approximately 22 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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:
1953 Abarth 103 GT | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 103 GT | Elise |
Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 38 L |