1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1960 Lotus Elite is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Elite (71 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite.
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, 1960 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1960 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1400 | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1400 | Elite |
Year Released | 1952 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66.7 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 | 1130 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 29 L |