1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (116 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 1750 | Elan |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |