1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise.
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, 1996 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 1900 | Elise |
Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |