1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Excel weights approximately 690 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Excel |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 206 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 | 445 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 31 L |