1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 146 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 272 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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:
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 1900 | Emme |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 260 HP |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |