1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1985 Lotus Excel is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Excel weights approximately 191 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GT | Excel |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1171 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 66 L |