1948 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 559 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 500 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
