1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1987 Lotus Esprit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 174 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1987 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | GT | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 222 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 | 930 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 67 L |
