1969 Lotus Elan vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Lotus | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Elan | 166 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 69 L |