1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 536 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulia | Elan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
