1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 750 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Spider | Elite |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 29 L |
