1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 47 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 535 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 1400 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
