1967 Fiat 500 vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 900 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 500 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 70 L |
