1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 267 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500.
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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 27 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2420 mm |