1959 Fiat 600 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 46 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), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 600 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| 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 | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7000 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 Length | 3550 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
