1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 1970 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1970 Lotus Elan is newer by 17 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, 1970 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 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 475 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1900 | 1970 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1900 | Elan |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 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 | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1170 mm |