1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 146 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 500 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 24 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |