1972 Fiat 125 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 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 96 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 125 weights approximately 175 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 125 | Elise |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 241 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 | 960 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |