1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1978 Lotus 79
To start off, 1978 Lotus 79 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lotus 79 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lotus 79 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lotus 79 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Lotus 79.
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 GP 158 | 1978 Lotus 79 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | GP 158 | 79 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 11000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 590 kg |
