1963 Fiat Berline vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Berline weights approximately 374 kg more than 2005 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 Berline (189 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 1963 Fiat Berline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat Berline | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Berline | Elise |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
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 | 115 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 187 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |