1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 388 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulia | Elite |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 29 L |
