1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Lotus Elan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
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, 1968 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 124 | Elan |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
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 | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |