1948 Fiat 1100 vs. 1978 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1978 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1948 Fiat 1100 | 1978 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1100 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 50 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |