1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 42 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 723 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 600 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 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 | 1308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2430 mm |
