1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 85 kg more than 1964 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | 2600 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 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 | 1115 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 71 L |
