1996 Fiat 126 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Elise weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 126 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 126 | Elise |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 25 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
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 | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |