1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
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:
1957 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 1900 | Exige |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2299 mm |