1959 Abarth 600 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 52 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lotus Exige weights approximately 324 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 600 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| 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 | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2299 mm |
