1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 412 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 130 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |
