1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1970 Lotus Seven is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GTA | Seven |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2240 mm |