1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 2600 | Exige |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |