1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1962 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1962 Lotus Seven is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Seven (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 425 kg more than 1962 Lotus Seven.
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:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1962 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulietta | Seven |
Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 29 L |