1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 1378 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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 Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 850 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
