1971 Fiat Dino vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Dino weights approximately 474 kg more than 2011 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 Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat Dino | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Dino | Elise |
Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2299 mm |