1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Lotus 79
To start off, 1978 Lotus 79 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lotus 79 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lotus 79 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lotus 79 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750.
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 750 | 1978 Lotus 79 | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 750 | 79 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 484 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 590 kg |