1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,340 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven 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 454 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Giulia | Seven |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 160 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 | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |