1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (216 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 130 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 130 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |