1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1959 Lotus Elite is newer by 4 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, both vehicles can yield 71 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 260 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulietta | Elite |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 29 L |