1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 2600 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
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 | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |