1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 55 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), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500.
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 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 1500 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| 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 | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 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 Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
