1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 1400 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
