1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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:
| 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | 1900 | Elan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 59 L |
