1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1968 Lotus Seven is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Seven. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulia | Seven |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |