1966 Fiat OT vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 312 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat OT | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | OT | Esprit |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 31 L |