1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 485 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 850 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |