1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 41 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 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 991 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 2010 Lotus Evora (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2010 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulia | Evora |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |
