1973 Fiat 125 vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 125 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 125 | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 125 | Elise |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
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 | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |