1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 49 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Elise (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 492 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise.
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 | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1500 | Elise |
Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.4 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 | 708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |