1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 53 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 482 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2013 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulietta | Evora |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
