1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Mirafiori | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
