1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,960 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 126 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 411 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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 Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | Spider | Seven |
Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 29 L |