1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | 1750 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
