1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 41 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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 | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 1600 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| 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 | 960 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2310 mm |
