1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 976 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 130 | Elan |
Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |