1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 876 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Alfa 6 | Seven |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 34 L |