1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 44 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Berline | Exige |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |
