1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 45 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 1,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 1251 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulia | Elise |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 86 L |
