1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 130 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 130 | Elise |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |