1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1989 Fiat Uno and 1989 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 265 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Uno | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
