1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1983 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 7 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1983 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1983 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 75 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 31 L |