1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 17 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Elite weights approximately 475 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, 1974 Lotus Elite (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 750 | Elite |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 190 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 | 585 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 67 L |