1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 625 kg more than 1978 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat 133 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 133 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 842 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |