1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 198 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 212 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Cabriolet | Emme |
Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 354 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2770 mm |