1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1999 Lotus Elise is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Elise (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 125 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise.
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, 1999 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 125 | Elise |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |