1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1963 Lotus Elan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Elan | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Lotus | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Elan | 1900 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 145 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 | 594 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2710 mm |