1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 18 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Elite weights approximately 196 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Lotus Elite (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulietta | Elite |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 190 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 | 864 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |
