1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1959 Lotus Elite is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,216 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 750 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite.
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, 1959 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 750 | Elite |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 29 L |