1957 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Elise weights approximately 480 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 500 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Elise |
Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |