1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 42 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600.
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, 2001 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 600 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 31 L |
