1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Alfa 6 | Exige |
Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |