1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 12 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, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 767 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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:
1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 2000 | Seven |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |