1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 90 | GT 1 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 580 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 391 Nm |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1050 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |