1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 129 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 1600 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
