1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 50 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulietta | Exige |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
