1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1964 Lotus Elan is newer by 4 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 700 | Elan |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6250 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 Length | 3480 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |