1959 Abarth 500 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 500.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 500 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 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 Length | 2980 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
