1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 2600 | Exige |
Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |