1962 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 95 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Grand Break | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Grand Break | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 73 L |
