1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Spider | Elise |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |
