1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 52 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 306 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 1800 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 44 L |
