1963 Fiat 2300 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 504 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 2300 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 2300 | Elise |
Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |