1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 51 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Elise weights approximately 91 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (187 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 1100 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2310 mm |
