1953 Fiat 1900 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 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 581 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1900 | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1900 | Elan |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.7 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 | 1175 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |