1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Elise (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Elise weights approximately 238 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1999 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Abarth | Lotus |
Model | 595 | Elise |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |