1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 847 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 130 | Emme |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
