1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 53 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 118 kg more than 2012 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 2200 | Exige |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
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 | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 44 L |