1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 321 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Because 1963 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 33 | Elan |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |