1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 769 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 130 | Elise |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |