1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Because 1969 Lotus Seven 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 1969 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (135 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 33 | Seven |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |