1963 Fiat 2300 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 46 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 525 kg more than 2009 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, 1963 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat 2300 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 2300 | Elise |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |