1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 54 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 1400 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
