1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans
To start off, 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans (84 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 430 kg more than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans.
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 Giulietta | 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulietta | XI Le Mans |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |