1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Seven (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Seven 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 498 kg more than 1968 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulia | Seven |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |