1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1974 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1974 Lotus Elite is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Elite (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lotus Elite weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1974 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 1750 | Elite |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 67 L |