1971 Fiat 850 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 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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, 2009 Lotus Elise (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 850 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 850 | Elise |
Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2310 mm |