1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 474 kg more than 1969 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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 2400 | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 2400 | Seven |
Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
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 | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2240 mm |