1950 Fiat 1500 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 61 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 258 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
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 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1500 | Exige |
Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1800 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 |
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 | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 44 L |