1966 Fiat 124 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 46 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 124 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 124 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 124 | Elise |
Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 44 L |