1953 Fiat 1900 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 49 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 419 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1900. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1900 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 1900 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.3 mm |
| 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 | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 38 L |
