1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lotus Seven weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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 Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Coupe | Seven |
Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 29 L |