1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. 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, 1963 Abarth 1600 (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1963 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 1600 | Elite |
Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 66.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2240 mm |