1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 600 | Elan |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
