1974 Fiat 133 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 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 133 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 529 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | 133 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
