1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 2,052 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 2100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Elise weights approximately 16 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Elise (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 2100 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
