1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lotus Elise weights approximately 182 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600. 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1600 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 1600 | Elise |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2299 mm |