1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 35 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GTA | Elise |
Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 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 | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 31 L |