1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 565 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 600 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 73 L |
