1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 50 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. Both 1959 Fiat 1800 and 2009 Lotus Exige are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 299 kg more than 2009 Lotus Exige.
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 Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1800 | Exige |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |