1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 754 kg more than 1957 Abarth 600. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 600 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 600 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 73 L |
