1966 Fiat 850 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 422 kg more than 1966 Fiat 850. 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 850 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 850 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |