1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1963 Lotus Elan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lotus Elan weights approximately 59 kg more than 1957 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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 750 | Elan |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
