1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1968 Fiat 125 and 1968 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 125 weights approximately 110 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 125 | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 125 | Elan |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |