2007 Fiat Strada vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 13 kg more than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Strada | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 31 L |
