1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elan is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 163 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elan.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elan. (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Spider | Elan |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
