1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1962 Lotus Elite is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,215 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lotus Elite weights approximately 90 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1962 Lotus Elite (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 700 | Elite |
Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 70 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 29 L |