1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 376 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GT | Seven |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |