1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lotus Elise weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 Fiat 126. 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Fiat 126 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 126 | Elise |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 702 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |