1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1966 Lotus Elan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 482 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
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, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 2000 | Elan |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |