1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 40 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 700 cc, 2000 Lotus Extreme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 700 weights approximately 114 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 2000 Lotus Extreme | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 700 | Extreme |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 700 cc |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 180 Nm |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2420 mm |