1962 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500.
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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 500 | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 500 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 59 L |
