1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Abarth | Lotus |
| Model | 2400 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 29 L |
