1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 32 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 3,615 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 569 Nm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2750 mm |