1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 46 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 2200 | Elise |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 241 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 | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |