1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1976 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1976 Lotus Eclat is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 475 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600.
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:
1955 Fiat 600 | 1976 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 600 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |