1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1979 Lotus Eclat is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 50 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulia | Eclat |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |