1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Eagle | Elise |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
