1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | 2600 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 29 L |
