1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 620 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 6C | Seven |
Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2190 mm |