1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 481 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. 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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 2300 | Elise |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |