1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1971 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 196 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GTA | Seven |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
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 | 93 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |