1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 111 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1800 | Eclat |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 67 L |