1974 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 911 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Junior | Elise |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2941 mm |
