1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Lotus Elan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
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, 1968 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1100 | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 1100 | Elan |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
