1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 252 kg more than 2000 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Spider | Exige |
Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 36 L |