1962 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, both 1962 Fiat 500 and 1962 Lotus Elite were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,215 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lotus Elite weights approximately 120 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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, 1962 Lotus Elite (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 500 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 29 L |
