1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 131 | Elan |
Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |