1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lotus Seven weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulia | Seven |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 29 L |