1957 Abarth 600 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 50 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Elise weights approximately 200 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 600 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 600 | Elise |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
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 | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 32 L |