1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 15 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulia | Etna |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 408 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |