1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 24 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 519 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 750 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 67 L |
