1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lotus Elan weights approximately 275 kg more than 1960 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, 1971 Lotus Elan (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 600 | Elan |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 59 L |