1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 76 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 210 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulia | Exige |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 36 L |
