1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1974 Fiat 131 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 131 | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 131 | Elan |
Year Released | 1974 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |