1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 2003 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2003 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 40 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 5,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 769 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2003 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 884 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1500 | 2003 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotec |
| Model | 1500 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 5499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
