1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 264 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulietta | Eclat |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 67 L |