1957 Fiat 600 vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 240 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 600 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 600. (41 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 600 | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 600 | Emme |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 41 Nm | 354 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2770 mm |