1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 27 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. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 103 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel.
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 | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Spider | Excel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 180 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 31 L |