1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1998 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | 90 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 705 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
