1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1963 Lotus Elan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 536 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1400 | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1400 | Elan |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |