1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1978 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1978 Lotus Esprit is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 1500 | 1978 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 1500 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |