1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Alfa 6 | Elan |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |