1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1984 Fiat 131 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Fiat 131 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite.
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, 1984 Fiat 131 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 131 | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 131 | Elite |
Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |