1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lotus Seven | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Lotus | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Seven | 2000 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 947 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |