1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1997 Lotus Elise is newer by 29 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotus Elise (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 275 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Lotus Elise 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 | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GT | Elise |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |