1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 124 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1969 Lotus Elan (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 124 | Elan |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |