1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1997 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotus Elise (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lotus Elise weights approximately 25 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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, 1997 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 1000 | Elise |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 992 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 680 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |