1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 154 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | Giulietta | Elise |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
