1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 554 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Alfa 6 | Exige |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 237 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 | 1470 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 44 L |