1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. 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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Alfa 6 | Elan |
Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2140 mm |