1966 Abarth OT vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth OT would be higher. At 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth OT (185 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (156 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Elise weights approximately 96 kg more than 1966 Abarth OT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth OT | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | OT | Elise |
Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1946 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 212 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 | 710 kg | 806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2020 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 38 L |