1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 40 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 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise 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 434 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Spider | Elise |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |