1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 482 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 600 | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 600 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 585 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |