1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 326 kg more than 1957 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 1100 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
