1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 190 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
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, 2002 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GT | Exige |
Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.3 mm |
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 | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |