1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 82 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Berline | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Berline | Esprit |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 31 L |