1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | Coupe | Exige |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
