1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 14 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 511 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 1974 Lotus Eclat has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lotus Eclat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 600 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 67 L |