1964 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500.
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, 2009 Lotus Exige (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 500 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Exige |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |