1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (210 HP) has 151 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 289 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (271 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 124 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1219 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |