1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 25 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulia | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 480 Nm |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 267 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 | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |