1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1978 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1978 Lotus Esprit is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Lotus Esprit.
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:
1950 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1978 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 6C | Esprit |
Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |