1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Lotus Elan (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | GT | Elan |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 59 L |