1966 Fiat 2300 vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1966 Fiat 2300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. 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, 1966 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 2300 | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 2300 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |
