1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 458 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite. 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GTV | Elite |
Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 29 L |