1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1967 Lotus Seven is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1967 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:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulia | Seven |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 29 L |