1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 394 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GT | Esprit |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 542 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2430 mm |