1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 1,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 8V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 8V weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1969 Lotus Elan (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 8V | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 8V | Elan |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |
