1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 116 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
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 GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GTV | Elise |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 44 L |