1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Lotus 79
To start off, 1978 Lotus 79 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lotus 79 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lotus 79 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lotus 79 should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 230 kg more than 1978 Lotus 79.
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 Giulietta | 1978 Lotus 79 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulietta | 79 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 11000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 590 kg |
