1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 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 310 kg more than 1969 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulia | Elan |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 147 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |