1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 40 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 109 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige 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 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GT | Exige |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |