1971 Fiat 130 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 38 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 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 592 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 130 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
