1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1975 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. Both 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1975 Lotus Esprit are equipped with a 1,973 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Lotus Esprit.
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:
1959 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Spider | Esprit |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |