1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 49 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 2,278 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 646 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1961 Fiat 2300 has manual transmission. 1961 Fiat 2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 2300 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 2300 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
