1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite. 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 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elite | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Lotus | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Elite | 90 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1215 cc | 2391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 49 L |