1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1958 Lotus Elite is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite.
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:
1950 Fiat 1500 | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1500 | Elite |
Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 29 L |