1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 130 (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 931 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan. 1970 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus Elan | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Lotus | Fiat |
| Model | Elan | 130 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2730 mm |
