1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1986 Lotus Esprit is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 110 kg more than 1960 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, 1986 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulietta | Esprit |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 31 L |