1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 175 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 1100 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 67 L |
