1998 Abarth Stola vs. 2013 Lotus Evora

To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Abarth Stola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Abarth Stola would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Abarth Stola. (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1998 Abarth Stola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 640 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Abarth Stola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Lotus Evora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Abarth Stola. (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Abarth Stola.

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