1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1959 Lotus Elite is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1959 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, 1952 Fiat 1900 (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1900 | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1900 | Elite |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 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 | 1175 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 29 L |