1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1964 Lotus Elan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. 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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 2200 | Elan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 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 | 1060 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
