1966 Fiat 124 vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 124 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 124 | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 124 | Exige |
Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |