1959 Abarth 600 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 46 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Exige weights approximately 345 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 600 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 85 mm |
| 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 | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
