1968 Fiat 850 vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lotus Elise weights approximately 5 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 2000 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 850 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 36 L |
