1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 39 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 421 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulietta | Esprit |
Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
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 | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |