1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 200 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 2600 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 73 L |